How to Make Eggplant Boats

Eggplant boats are a special recipe that turns a common pantry ingredient into something beautiful and impressive instead of serving it in the usual way!

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8 servingsBack to recipeSalads and appetizers

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3 medium eggplantsA pinch of saltA pinch of pepperA pinch of paprikaA little oil

Rice

1 cup basmati rice, or any type2 tablespoons oil, butter, or ghee1 medium onion2 cloves garlic100 g minced meat1 medium tomato, diced3 tablespoons red bell pepper, diced2 cups meat stock or water1 teaspoon seven-spice blend1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon black pepperToasted nuts, for servingA pinch of parsley, for serving

Accompanying sauce for eggplant boats

1/2 cup tahini1/2 cup waterA few tablespoons lemon juice1 mashed garlic cloveSaltTo make maamoul tart by Umm Taha, click the link Maamoul TartClick the link to make Papaya Jam

Step 1

Wash the eggplants, cut them lengthwise, and score them lengthwise and crosswise without cutting all the way through to the bottom.

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